How to Bet

Racing is more fun when you're cashing tickets

While some people dedicate hours to handicapping, you can have just as much fun on your first day at the races. If and when you are ready to learn advanced skills of handicapping, we’re here to help.

Put our pros to work

Everyone at the racetrack has an opinion. Lucky for you, our experts are willing to share. Here are a few of the places you can find pro’s picks:

KFAN Today at the Races: Daily pre-race show in the Paddock

Pro’s Picks: Available on the website HERE or posted at 1st Floor Grandstand Information Center

Star Tribune Paddock Preview: Listen to our analyst before each race

Race Analysis: In the program adjacent to each race

Johnny Love Star Tribune Plays: Daily in the Star Tribune

Off to the Races Tipsheet: Located in the center of program

Kevin Gorg’s Power Plays: For sale at each entrance

Trust your gut

If you have a hunch about a horse, a quirky connection to its name or simply like it because it’s grey, bet it. Favorite numbers, colors, jockeys and names have produced many winners over the years.

Take the next step

If you want to advance past basic guess work or relying on other people’s insights, Canterbury Park offers a few ways for you to learn the game.

Ask the information booth

Stop by the 1st floor grandstand information booth any live racing day and our team can help you with the basics of reading the program and wagering.

Summer school

Register for a race-night seminar to learn the basics of understanding odds, reading past performances and more. More information HERE

Canterbury College

Want an advanced degree in handicapping? Our 6-week Canterbury College course offered every winter is designed to take you from handicapping 101 to PHD. Classes begin the second Sunday in February. Enrollment will open in December 2017.